Sun and Man - Episode 2 | The Origins of Cosmic Knowledge

Sun and Man - Episode 2 | The Birth of Astronomy

How humanity’s first scientists turned myth into science by studying the Sun and the skies. This episode explores the dawn of astronomy, when ancient civilizations began to measure shadows, track eclipses, and calculate time through the movement of the Sun.

Sun and Man – Episode 2 (2000)
🎬 Director: François Barré
🖊️ Writers: François Barré
⭐ Stars: Historians, Astronomers, Archival Footage
🎞️ Genre: Documentary, History
🌍 Country: France
🗣️ Language: French (with English narration in some versions)
🎥 Also Known As: "Le Soleil et l’Homme – Episode 2"
📅 Release Date: 2000
📍 Filming Location: France, Egypt, Mesopotamia (recreations and historical sites)

Synopsis:
Episode 2 traces the transition from mythology to science in humanity’s relationship with the Sun. It reveals how the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and other civilizations observed the heavens, transforming solar myths into the first astronomical calculations. Through sundials, star charts, and monumental architecture aligned with the Sun, they laid the foundation for astronomy and timekeeping. The film shows how ancient wisdom shaped humanity’s understanding of the cosmos and how the Sun became a tool for both science and spirituality.

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